2U, a company that helps colleges launch and manage online programs, has set its sights on international expansion as it merges operations with edX, a MOOC platform it bought in November. The company plans on making edX the face of its consumer brand, with the aim of attracting the platform's users to 2U's paid programs. Together, 2U and edX have 43 million registered learners, up 3 million since the acquisition, 2U co-founder and CEO Chip Paucek told analysts on a call Wednesday to discuss the company's 2021 earnings.
